LBSC 642: Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning - Week 1

Section/Track One : Week 1

Monday: Art

Introduce characteristics of Greek art and architecture
Begin clay molding sculptures

Monday: Social Studies

Introduce and give broad overview of project
Video clips interjected into lecture
Assign groups and explain group project

Tuesday: English

Lecture/video (Brainpop) on overview and characteristics of myth.
Then read one or two discussing characteristics

Tuesday: PE

Review concept of city states used in Government lecture.
Divide students into “City-States” (Athens, Sparta, Corinth, Argos, Megara)
Show video on Olympics
Discuss what they know from watching Olympics
Discuss the 4 events they will participate in
Show video clip of long jump
Discuss technique. Proceed to physical event

Wednesday: Art

Work to finish sculptures begun on Monday

Wednesday: Social Studies / Media Center

Part of class will be spent Introducing students to the different materials available, such as print materials and websites
Media specialist and teacher will also go over what different technologies the students can use to showcase their presentation
Small group meetings and begin research

Thursday: Social Studies

Brief lecture or video on Greek wars and economics
Spend remainder of class on research

Thursday: English

Review characteristics of myths.
Continue reading and discussion (whole group or small group) of selected myths

Friday: English

Introduce “HiStory” project
Students will pair up to complete a day planner entry and a journal entry based on character of their choosing

Friday: PE

Explain the idea of heats used in races
Divide students into heats
Initiate mock sprints race

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